United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8668 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include the KIA, MIA, and POW acronyms on headstones and markers furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Authorizes specified acronyms to be included on headstones or markers that are furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to include KIA (killed in action), MIA (missing in action), and POW (prisoner of war) on a headstone or marker. Such acronyms are prohibited from counting towards any character or line limit.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Armed forces and national security Cemeteries and funerals Conflicts and wars Military personnel and dependents Veterans' organizations and recognition
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8668 do?
Authorizes specified acronyms to be included on headstones or markers that are furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to include KIA (killed in action), MIA (missing in action), and POW (prisoner of war) on a headstone or marker. Such acronyms are prohibited from counting towards any character or line limit.
Who sponsors HR 8668?
HR 8668 is sponsored by Trent Kelly (R).
What is the current status of HR 8668?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8668?
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